Curt Steele
New Orleans,LA
Summary
Experienced professional in the dynamic positioning sector, recognized for critical thinking and process improvement strategies. Successfully managed teams and customer relations to achieve high satisfaction and operational excellence. Proven track record in motivating DPHW/DPSW teams and enhancing quality of customer support.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Leader - Bridge Systems
Kongsberg Maritime, Inc.
St. Rose, LA
2025 - Current
- Responsible for Expense claim approval for DP team
- Responsible for timesheet and leave approval for DP team
- Prime focus on development of engineers with PCs
- Assume ownership of coordination duties (PTO, Sick leave, etc.).
- Own email queues and drive KPI.
- Assist the Operations Manager with hiring, onboarding, and preparation.
- Drive customer, team, and support divisional meetings as required.
- Work with Coordination to advise customers of POC change, etc.
- Assist/support the Operations Manager with budget planning/strategy.
- Near miss reporting and HSE compliance management for the DP team.
- Prime focus on FSE service report quality and assurance of standard.
- Oversight of debrief quality.
- Control of work in progress and drive to invoice.
- Ensure on-call rotation is supported and to the expected standard.
- Provide insight and awareness towards operational risks and opportunities.
- Maintain overall customer satisfaction to a high standard.
- Assist the Operations Manager with dispute resolution.
Dynamic Positioning Service Coordinator
Kongsberg Maritime, Inc.
St. Rose, LA
2024 - 2025
- Collaborated with Field Service Engineers to plan and deliver field service operations effectively.
- Managed project issues through direct communication with customers and technical support teams.
- Ensured service delivery aligned with customer requirements and expectations.
- Maintained integrity of data within global software systems, such as Microsoft CRM and Dynamics 365.
- Worked alongside Operations Manager to enhance overall customer satisfaction continually.
Project Engineer
Kongsberg Maritime, Inc.
St. Rose, LA
2023 - 2024
- Delivered hardware engineering for Kongsberg Maritime products, guaranteeing project deadlines.
- Created innovative technical solutions for customers across the globe.
- Participated in a diverse, skilled team focused on excellence.
- Conducted/Oversaw installation and commissioning processes.
Field Service Engineer - DPHW
Kongsberg Maritime, Inc.
St. Rose, LA
2022 - 2023
- Demonstrated proficiency in Kongsberg Dynamic Positioning systems and sensor technologies.
- Conducted thorough troubleshooting and commissioning tasks for optimal performance.
- Successfully completed DP Line 1/Seatex/HiPAP certification training in Norway.
- Acquired advanced HiPAP certification through specialized training in Horten, Norway.
- Secured Bosiet and TWIC certifications to ensure compliance with safety standards.
Academic Researcher
University of Iceland
Reykjavik, Iceland
2021 - 2022
- Established a research framework to investigate Covid-19 effects within Arctic communities.
- Highlighted areas of systemic risk while advancing disaster preparedness strategies.
- Results utilized in publication discussing relevant challenges faced by Arctic populations.
Academic Researcher
University of Iceland
Vestamannæyjar, Iceland
2020 - 2021
- Evaluated feasibility of Vertical Axis Wind Turbines as alternatives to Horizontal Axis Wind Turbines for district heating in Westman Islands.
- Analyzed relevant wind and heat pump data to determine optimal turbine specifications.
- Contributed essential findings to guide future renewable energy projects in the region.
Education
Master of Science - Environment And Natural Resources
Háskóli Íslands (University of Iceland)
Reykjavik, Iceland01-2022
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA05-2015
Skills
- KM DP/HiPAP systems
- Electronics troubleshooting
- Microsoft Office suite
- Adobe Creative Suite
- CRM and Dynamics 365
- Staff training and education
- Team motivation and check-ins
- Customer engagement
- Process improvement strategies
- Critical thinking
- Documentation practices
- WIP reporting
- Internship program oversight
- Conflict resolution strategies
- Customer service excellence
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Team Leader - Bridge Systems
Kongsberg Maritime, Inc.
2025 - Current
Dynamic Positioning Service Coordinator
Kongsberg Maritime, Inc.
2024 - 2025
Project Engineer
Kongsberg Maritime, Inc.
2023 - 2024
Field Service Engineer - DPHW
Kongsberg Maritime, Inc.
2022 - 2023
Academic Researcher
University of Iceland
2021 - 2022
Academic Researcher
University of Iceland
2020 - 2021
Master of Science - Environment And Natural Resources
Háskóli Íslands (University of Iceland)
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of New Orleans